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MSMEs are poised to play major role in India’s economic growth: Milind Barapatre

In this interaction with Rakesh Rao, Milind Barapatre, IEDS, Joint Director & Head of Office, MSME- Development & Facilitation Office (DFO), Mumbai, explains various pain-points of the industry and the role played by his organisation to facilitate the growth of MSMEsRead more

SBI projects MSME loans as key growth driver for next 5 years

SBI aims to enhance credit accessibility for small businesses by expanding availability through partner customer service points and QR codes at outdoor touchpoints in the coming months.Read more

DGFT asks export bodies for inputs on efficacy of interest equalisation scheme

The study is to help the department assess the key gaps and make necessary recommendations to ensure seamless facilitation of trade finance in India.Read more

Section 43B(h): Boon turning into bane

India is home to the world’s biggest micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) community (more than 60 million) who contribute around 29.7 per cent of the country’s GDP. Read more

Nonconventional routes to MSME financing

Despite playing a vital role in the economy, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) often struggle to access affordable financing necessary for their growth. In this article, Rakesh Rao explores some non-traditional routes to ease funding pressure on MSMEs.Read more

Madan Sabnavis: The major problem for SMEs is their low credit worthiness

In this interview with Pratap Padode, Editor-in-Chief, Smart Manufacturing & Enterprises (SME), Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist, Bank of Baroda, discusses the status of the private investment cycle, key pain points of SMEs, and some probable solutions.Read more

Why MSMEs want a review of Section 43B(h)?

Section 43B(h) of Income Tax Act - mandating payment to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) within 45 days of supply - was welcomed when announced in Budget 2023-24. However, MSEs are now facing a peculiar problem of losing orders from large firms because of it. Rakesh Rao explores more on this issue and the road ahead.Read more

Aatmanirbhar Gujarat 2022: Boosting growth of MSMEs

The Aatmanirbhar Gujarat 2022 Scheme aims to increase investment in the MSME sector in Gujarat, boosting Gujarat's industrial landscape and contributing to Atmanirbhar India's vision. Saumil Soni and Jaideep Jain explore the scheme and its impact on MSMEs.Read more

Embedded Finance: Unlocking Working Capital for MSMEs to Propel Growth

- Embedded financing emerges as the guiding light steering businesses towards financial stability.Read more

Compliance challenges: Probable solutions for MSMEs

Rishi Agrawal, explores the myriad of compliance challenges SMEs face and solutions that can be utilised to combat the issues. Read more

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